S1 Ep.7: “Irresistible Change” with. Carrie Coon and Michael Engler
The Official Gilded Age Podcast
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Lewis Latimer: Unsung Hero of Invention
This chapter explores the significant contributions of Lewis Latimer, an African-American inventor, to the telephone and lighting industries. It discusses his role in improving the incandescent light bulb and his work for the US Electric Lighting Company. The chapter also sheds light on the lack of credit given to Latimer by Edison and mentions the Latimer House Museum in Flushing, Queens.
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